MOSCOW, 28 Feb. - (ANA) - Russia on Saturday condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “a preplanned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state,” demanding an immediate halt to the military campaign and a return to diplomacy.

 

“The reckless actions by Washington and West Jerusalem against a sovereign UN Member State constitute a direct violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law. Such perilous misadventures are intended to undermine peace, stability, and security throughout the Middle East region,” the statement read.

 

“At the Security Council meeting, we will demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their illegal and escalatory actions and move toward a political and diplomatic settlement,” the statement said, adding that Moscow was ready to assist.   - (ANA) -

 

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